Local Miss CA | Expensive Zip | Best Breakfast: Year In Review

HERMOSA BEACH, CA – Hermosa Beach had a busy year. As 2018 comes to a close, Patch is looking back on the stories that got readers talking.

From new grocery stores to the best breakfast spots, and new programs launched by the city, Hermosa Beach saw a variety of news this year.

Here are 10 of the top stories in Hermosa Beach this year:

Lazy Acres Natural Market To Open South Bay Location

The new store will be located where Artesia Boulevard connects Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach.

South Bay Man Murdered During Mexico Vacation, Says Family

Family members say 27-year-old Taylor Kristopher Meyer was brutally stabbed to death last week.

Hermosa Beach Market Caught Selling Alcohol To Minors

Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and El Segundo police teamed up in the minor decoy sting.

Here's The Best Breakfast Place In Hermosa Beach

To celebrate National Breakfast Month, we asked Patch readers for their favorite spots. Now, we've got a list of the best in LA County.

Miss California USA 2018 Hails From Hermosa Beach

Miss California USA® 2018 Kelley Johnson was Crowned Sunday at Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center.

Hermosa Beach Launches Responsible Pet Owner Program

The "Here's the Scoop: For Cleaner Feet, Streets and Water" campaign will kick off at the Third Annual Pets in the Park event on May 5.

Hermosa Beach Zip Code Among 100 Most Expensive In US

Los Angeles County has the highest number of pricey zips of any county nationwide, according to new data from PropertyShark.

Mira Costa Student Awarded $2000 Scholarship From Chamber

The Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce John Workman Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving student.

Hermosa Beach Chamber Announces Man And Woman Of The Year

George Barks and Adrienne Slaughter are longtime Hermosa Beach residents.

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